Hi Chestnutrun,
Welcome to the forum. We hear you, we know what you're going through and many of us have walked in your shoes. You are not alone.
First, you are entitled to an appeal and I suggest you do so. Mark has a book in his library that can help you draft your appeal. Please contact him at
GPN Artificial Disc Replacement ADR.
Also, please start a new thread and tell us about yourself. We're here to help and sympathize, empathize and educate- as well as anything else you might need or want.
I wish you good luck, Dale